International Migration Outlook 2023
Context: Recently, the ‘International Migration Outlook 2023’ was released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the International Migration Outlook 2023 Migration to OECD Countries: Refugee Inflows: Increased Worker Migration: Key Facts About OECD: -Source: Down To Earth
China to Build the World’s Largest Ghost particle Detector
Context: China is constructing an immense neutrino telescope known as Trident in the South China Sea. With a vast size spanning 7.5 cubic kilometers, Trident is designed to detect elusive “ghost particles” called neutrinos. This underwater telescope is expected to be 10,000 times more sensitive than existing instruments, enabling the study of these elusive particles […]
China’s Ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Context: China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This colossal project, in 2013, aims to reshape global trade and infrastructure development. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Components of BRI: Objective: Geographic Corridors: Economic Impact: India’s Stance on the Belt and Road Initiative […]
Gandhi’s Opposition to Jewish Nation-State Resurfaces Amid Israel-Palestine Conflict
Context: The opposition of Mahatma Gandhi to a Jewish nation-state in Palestine has gained renewed attention because of ongoing conflict and tensions between Israel and Palestine. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Gandhi’s Opposition to a Jewish Nation-State in Palestine Gandhi’s Sympathy for the Jewish People: The Zionist Movement and the Balfour Declaration: Gandhi’s Opposition: Gandhi’s Influence […]
About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Context: Vice President of India recently interacted with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the sidelines of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): Structure: IPU Assembly: Governing Council: Executive Committees: Standing Committees: Meeting of Women Parliamentarians: -Source: The Times of India
Non-state Actors are a Threat to World Peace
Context: The assault on Israel bears a striking resemblance to events like 26/11 and, to some extent, 9/11. In both cases, there was a use of sea and air incursions into a sovereign state, coupled with coordinated planning and execution of attacks—similar elements observed in the recent strikes in Tel Aviv by Hamas. Relevance: GS2- International Relations […]
About Indian Ocean Rim Association
Context: Sri Lanka is set to take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) during the 23rd Council of Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for 11th October, 2023, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It will hold the chairmanship of the association from 2023 to 2025. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Indian Ocean Rim Association: Priority areas Indian Ocean Rim […]
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Context: Recently, the Hamas, the militant group ruling the Gaza Strip, have mounted a scathing attack on Israel from the land, air and water leading to multiple casualties. This has revived the century-old dispute between Israel-Palestine Conflict once again, necessitating the intervention by global and regional powers. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Israel-Palestine Conflict […]
China-Tibet Issue
Context: During a recent discussion with reporters in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama reaffirmed his stance that Tibetans seek greater autonomy within China, emphasizing their desire for self-governance while remaining part of the People’s Republic of China. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The China-Tibet Issue: Historical Overview Tibet’s Quest for Independence: Chinese Occupation and the Seventeen Point Agreement: […]
Israel’s Iron Dome and Yom Kippur war
Context: The Hamas militant group launched its worst attack inside the Jewish state’s territory since 1948, killing at least 250 Israelis and abducting several others. The surprise attack has brought back memories of the Yom Kippur war. Journalists have shared an undated video on X of the Iron Dome, Israel’s air defence system, intercepting rockets coming in […]